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McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small): calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Boone’s analysis puts McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) at 12% of an adult’s daily calories, 4% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 11.2 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)? It contains 240 calories, 6g of fat (0.5g saturated), 45g of added sugar and 65mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

Calories240
Total fat6g
of which saturated0.5g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate47g
Total sugars45g
Includes added sugars45g
Fibre0g
Protein0g
Sodium65mg

Nutrition figures are McDonald’s USA published data, per item as sold and before any optional sauces or extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 240 calories, which is 12% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 6g of total fat, of which 0.5g is saturated, 45g of total sugars (45g added), 65mg of sodium, 0g of protein and 0g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 0.5g represents 2% of the 20g Daily Value.

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. The cold foam alone carries 8 different classes of additive. Across the whole item the ingredient list names corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, processed cellulose, flavourings, artificial colours, preservatives, phosphates and raising agents, protein and dairy fractions and humectants. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) is over the US per-meal added sugar limit

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 45g of added sugar, 4.5 times the 10g per-meal limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The same guidelines recommend no added sugar at all for children aged 10 and under.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

Effectively all 45g counts as added sugar, or about 11.2 teaspoons against the 10g per-meal limit.

Added sugars come from

  • high fructose corn syrup in the Sprite
  • high fructose corn syrup in the blue raspberry flavored syrup
  • cane sugar, corn syrup in the cold foam

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Sources are read from the published ingredient list for each component.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, processed cellulose, flavourings, artificial colours, preservatives, phosphates and raising agents, protein and dairy fractions and humectants. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Corn syrups and invert sugar

Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the Sprite, blue raspberry flavored syrup and cold foam.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the cold foam.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the cold foam.

Processed cellulose

Plant fibre processed into a bulking, anti-caking or texturing agent. Found in the cold foam.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the Sprite, blue raspberry flavored syrup and cold foam.

Artificial colours

Petroleum-derived dyes. The US Dietary Guidelines advise limiting them, and Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 would need a warning about children’s activity and attention on UK labels. Found in the blue raspberry flavored syrup.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the Sprite and blue raspberry flavored syrup.

Phosphates and raising agents

Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the cold foam.

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the cold foam.

Humectants

Keep syrups and fillings moist and stop them drying out. Found in the cold foam.

Boone classifies McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, September 2026.

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains at least 22 distinct ingredients: 5 raw and 17 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 64, of which 38 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) on its own5172277%
McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) + medium fries8212972%
McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) + fries + a dip17264360%
McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola17284562%
McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) + fries + dip + drink + an OREO McFlurry26386459%

The 17 manufactured ingredients

artificial flavor, blue 1, carrageenan, cellulose gum, citric acid, corn syrup, dipotassium phosphate, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose, mono and diglycerides, natural flavor, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium caseinate, sorbitan monostearate.

The 5 raw ingredients

cane sugar, canola oil, carbonated water, salt, water.

What those ingredients are, by type

Other additives and processing aids9
Sugars and syrups3
Water2
Flavourings and extracts2
Acids and acidity regulators1
Colours1
Oils and fats1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Fruit, vegetables and nuts1
Salt and minerals1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on McDonald’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a Sweet ’n Sour sauce.

Ingredients

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.

Ingredients by component: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

Sprite

Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (to Protect Taste).

Ice

Ice.

Blue raspberry flavored syrup

High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (to Protect Taste), Blue 1.

Cold foam

Water, Canola Oil, Cane Sugar, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural Flavors, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono & Diglycerides, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, And Propylene Glycol. Propellants: Nitrous Oxide And Nitrogen.

Ingredients taken from the McDonald’s USA product pages, retrieved September 2026, with obvious spelling errors corrected. Recipes change - always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains milk.

Allergen information: McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsNot declared
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatNot declared
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared

Contains artificial colours that would need a warning about children’s activity and attention on UK labels. Contains = declared by McDonald’s USA. May contain = McDonald’s states the allergen may be present. McDonald’s prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)?+

Boone calculates that McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 240 calories, which is 12% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 16% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)?+

Boone calculates that McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 45g of added sugar, about 11.2 teaspoons, which is 90% of the 50g FDA Daily Value.

Is McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With 45g of added sugar, McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) is over both.

How much saturated fat is in a McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)?+

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 0.5g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 2% of the 20g Daily Value and 3% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small)?+

McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) contains 65mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 4% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 3% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components and contains corn syrups and invert sugar, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, processed cellulose, flavourings, artificial colours, preservatives, phosphates and raising agents, protein and dairy fractions and humectants. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is McDonald's US Sprite Berry Blast (Small) suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 45g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean a Sprite Berry Blast (Small) uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.